To require the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost-share grants for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a cost-share grant program for retrofitting agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures (ROPS) and seatbelts. It defines key terms, sets grant amounts, outlines administration by a selected nongovernmental organization, and authorizes funding.

Sec. 1, Cost-share grants for rollover protection structures: The bill defines an "approved rollover protection structure" as a ROPS with a seatbelt meeting certain standards, and "eligible equipment" as an agricultural tractor deemed eligible for such installation. Eligible entities include agricultural producers and schools (vocational, higher education, or secondary) with agricultural instruction. The Secretary must award grants covering 70% of costs to purchase, transport, and install approved ROPS on eligible equipment. If documented costs exceed $500, the grant percentage may be increased as determined by the Secretary.

Sec. 1, Administration: The Secretary must seek competitive bids from nongovernmental organizations to serve as Program Administrator, select one, and enter a cooperative agreement. The Program Administrator identifies approved ROPS and eligible equipment, manages the application process, and establishes a public website and phone hotline to inform eligible entities and process applications.

Sec. 1, Applications and disbursement: Eligible entities apply to the Program Administrator with cost documentation. The Program Administrator determines eligibility and grant amount, then notifies the Secretary, who disburses the grant to the eligible entity.

Sec. 1, Funding: $725,000 is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year 2027 through 2031. Of this, $500,000 goes to grants, $125,000 to the Program Administrator for website promotion and upgrades, and $100,000 for the telephone hotline.